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CPX
Abu Dhabi , UAE
CPX is seeking a Manager – SOC Advisory to lead cybersecurity professionals and oversee Security Operations Center (SOC) advisory services. This role involves managing SOC teams, performing cybersecurity assessments, developing strategies and roadmaps, and delivering high-level advisory services to clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT security, SOC management, and enterprise cybersecurity frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and manage SOC Advisory team and junior consultants.
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Conduct cybersecurity program maturity evaluations and risk assessments.
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Provide expert advice on IT/OT/Cloud/Physical security, compliance, and regulations.
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Draft secure product configuration standards and cybersecurity baselines.
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Develop SOC strategy, documentation, playbooks, and roadmaps.
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Interact with clients, present findings, and deliver thought leadership.
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Contribute to pre-sales and proposal processes for SOC Advisory services.
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Maintain awareness of industry trends, frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK), and privacy standards (US, EU, UAE).
Required Skills & Qualifications:
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10+ years in IT Security / IT Consultancy / client-facing SOC/security operations roles.
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3+ years managing a SOC team and 6+ years with SIEM/log management technologies.
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Strong experience in SOC strategy, roadmap development, and incident response.
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Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, ISO9001:2015 Lead Auditor, ISO27001 Lead Implementor/Auditor.
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Agile PM and PMP knowledge.
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Cloud security and OT security experience.
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Excellent leadership, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work under high-pressure, complex environments.
Education:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT/Software Engineering, or Computer Science.